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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is propedy
adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE
o Install two latch hooks to rnulcher plate
using screw, washer, lock washer, and
weld nut as shown.
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch
hook by inserting weld nut from the top
with hook pointing down.
,, Tighten hardware securely.
o Raise and hold deflector shield in up-
right position.
° Place front of muicher plate over front of
mower deck opening and slide into
place, as shown.
= Hook front latch into hole on front of
mower deck°
° Hook rear latch into hole on back of
mower deck.
_CAUTION:
Do not remove discharge
guard from mower_ Raise and hold guard
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Weld Nut From
HookPoints
The Top
Down
Lock
Weld
Washer
Latch
Latch
Hook
Washer
Mulcher
Plate
Deflector
Shield
Nut
Lock Washer
Washer
Screw
_
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change
blades. The mutcher blades are designed
for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKLIST
PLEASE
REVIEW
THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
All assembly
instructions have been
completed.
No remaining
loose parts in carton.
e/ Battery
is properly
prepared
and
charged.
(Minimum
1 hour at 6 arnps)
_' Seat is adjusted
comfortably
and
tightened
securely.
_' All tires are propedy
inflated.
(For
shipping
purposes,
the tires were
overinflated
at the factory).
v'
Be sure mower deck is properly
levele_
side-to-side!front..to-rear
for best
cutting
results. (Tires must be properl_
inflated
for leveling).
e/ Check
mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed
properly
around pulley
and inside all belt keepers.
_' Check wiring. See that al! connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
Before driving
tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE
LEARNING
HOW TO USE YOUP
TRACTOR,
PAY EXTRA ATTENTION
TC
THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/
Engine oil is at proper level.
,/
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, cl"ean,
regular unleaded
gasoline.
v" Become
familiar with all controls
- thei
location
and function.
Operate
them
before you start the engine.
,/
Be sure brake system
is in safe opera
ing condition.
,/
It is important to purge the transmis-
sion before
operating
your tractor for
the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission
Purging instructions
(See =TO START ENGINE"
and
"PURGE
TRANSMISSION"
in the Op.
eration section
of this manual).
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